Board members of the EHF EURO 2016

Fredrik RappChairman of the Board and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Fredrik Rapp is also the CEO of Swedish development and investment company Pomona-gruppen. He thinks that Swedish right wing Nathalie Hagman represents "Pure heart. All hands." because of her magical lef hand-artistry that everyone loves to watch.

Eva AgarssonBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

The former national team left back Eva Agarsson is also the HR manager of PostNord TPL. She thinks that Swedish right back Anna-Maria Johansson represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she is a late bloomer who has been particularly patient with her progress as a handball player both before and after her pregnancy.

Thomas AnderssonBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Thomas Andersson is also the CEO of the Stockholm Visitors Board. He thinks Linn Blohm represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she is passionate about the game and describes herself as a handball nerd from Stockholm.

Stefan HedeliusBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Stefan Hedelius is also Vice President Brand and Marketing for SAS. He thinks Swedish goalkeeper Filippa Idéhn represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she always shows her dedication to the sport by being energetic and powerful while honouring fair play.

Stefan LövgrenBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Former international Stefan Lövgren is also CEO of the Swedish national handball teams' incorporated company. Stefan thinks that Swedish left back Linnea Torstenson represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she always give 100 per cent, no matter the game or situation.

Max MarkussonBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Max Markusson is also the event director at Göteborg & Co. Max thinks Bella Gulldén represents "Pure heart. All hands." because even though she is a great international star she keeps a close and strong bond to Gothenburg and is an excellent role model for all young athletes in her hometown.

Anders NissenBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Anders Nissen is also CEO of Pandox. Like Max Markusson, Anders thinks that Bella Gulldén represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she masters so many elements of the game - from playmaking and goal scoring to defence and fair play - and has an inspiring fighting spirit.

Pehr PalmBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Pehr Palm is also CEO of Event in Skåne. Pehr thinks the Swedish team captain Sabina Jacobsen represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she is a Scanian girl with the right competitive mindset to lead Sweden to a top performance on home court at the 2016 event.

Carl UngerBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Carl Unger is also the CEO of Volontaire. Carl thinks that former Swedish left wing Matilda Boson represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she is outspoken and always wears her heart on her sleeve.

Therese WallterBoard member and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Former national team line player Therese Wallter is also the marketing manager of OV Beachhandboll. Therese thinks Sweden's former team captain Johanna Wiberg - best defence player at the EHF EURO 2010 - represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she was and is an inspirational figure with incredible energy.

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Officials (co-opted board members)

Frank StrömCEO and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Former national team goalkeeper Frank Ström thinks that former Swedish centre back Mia Hermansson-Högdahl represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she was outstandingly great as a player and then has continued to develop handball as a passionate coach.

Matilda BosonCOO and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Former national team left wing Matilda Boson thinks the former Danish right back Rikke Nielsen represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she was an inspiring teammate of hers and nowadays shares her experiences from fighting against cancer and being the morther to a child with Down syndrome to help others.

Emma HåkanssonCommunication specialist and EHF EURO 2016 ambassador

Emma Håkansson thinks the Swedish right back Ida Odén represents "Pure heart. All hands." because she is a humble hard-working leader who always brings her A-game when her teams need it the most.